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Disease caused by eating fish found in water contaminated with industrial waste having mercury is

1. Minamata disease
2. Bright's disease
3. Hashimoto's disease
4. Osteosclerosis

Correct answer: Minamata disease

Solution

Minamata disease is caused by the consumption of fish contaminated with methylmercury, a toxic compound found in industrial waste. This disease was first identified in Minamata, Japan.

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